Israel's Healthy Foundations
Israel’s healthy foundations span areas from the dismantling of militias to creating mixed agriculture, the forestry project, health care system and housing solutions to new immigrants.
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Khan Sha’ar Hagai, Commemorating Jerusalem Convoys
Khan Sha’ar Hagai Heritage Center is an exquisite, creative memorial to the heroic convoys battling to open the blockade on Jerusalem in 48. The museum is located in a renovated old khan which served travelers to Jerusalem since the 19th century.
Bab el Wad and the Siege of Jerusalem
Bab el Wad, Sha’ar Hagai, is where the fiercest battles over Jerusalem were fought in 1948, as convoys tried to starving besieged city. Historical accounts and family stories are quoted.
Ben Gurion’s Genius – Dismantling Militias on “Both Sides”
Ben Gurion’s political genius enabled him to dismantle the pre-state militias on both sides of the political spectrum, and merge them into the emerging IDF. It hasn’t been easy, but the state would not have survived otherwise. I elaborate about the healthy foundations of Israel. Make comparisons to the American situation.
In preparation: afforestation in Israel, Can India learn from the Ma’abarot experience?, Teaching Bible in secular schools; Civil service; Mixed agriculture; Universal health system; Family and other animals; and more